Why I'm not paying for Aaron Rodgers this weekend

Aaron Rodgers
Draft Kings $9000 - 18% of Budget
Fan Duel $10000 - 16% of Budget


Rodgers has looked Spectacular his past 4 games.  He has thrown 13 TDs in that time frame, and hasn't even logged in any significant 4th quarter minutes versus Carolina, and Minnesota.  Rodgers and his arsenal face a sub-par Saints D this weekend in New Orleans.  So, why not pay for Rodgers?  Answer: Its in New Orleans.  Rodgers does not play well on turf.  This year, Rodgers QB rating on turf is 84.8, on grass 135.7.  That is a HUGE jump in the wrong direction.  2013 90.4 on turf, 126.4 on grass, that's more than coincidence.  Maybe it hurts his knees, or messes with his head, or the guy just loves grass, regardless, Aaron Rodgers hates turf.  I'm not telling you to bench Aaron Rodgers in your season long leagues, although the chances of him putting up a monster game are very slim.  I am saying that Rodgers being the most expensive QB on Sunday, is NOT worth the hefty price tag.  Find your value elsewhere, and if you need to pay for a top tier guy, look at a different position other than QB.